Quality Inspector

About NASAM, an AllClear Subsidiary

NASAM is a leading distributor of High-Reliability (Hi-Rel) electronic components and systems for the global space and defense industries, supporting satellite primes, subcontractors, defense system integrators, launch providers, government and research organizations, New Space startups, and university programs.

To learn more visit www.nasam.com

Summary

The Quality Inspector is responsible for supporting quality assurance activities by performing inspection, receiving verification, documentation review, and product/data processing in accordance with customer requirements, purchase order requirements, internal procedures, and the company’s established QMS and Quality Manual. This role helps ensure materials, documentation, and completed work move accurately and efficiently through the quality process while supporting compliance, product integrity, and timely workflow through the department.

Candidates with technical trade experience, operator experience, or an Associate degree in a STEM-related field are encouraged to apply. Prior inspection experience is not required for candidates who demonstrate strong technical aptitude and the ability to learn quality inspection processes. Training may be provided for individuals entering the inspection field. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under minimal to no supervision, must be able to perform a variety of job duties including, but not limited to:

• Perform product and data receiving of purchased materials to verify conformance to purchase order requirements.
• Perform external visual inspection using low power microscope.
• Perform test data reviews to ensure product tested per specifications.
• Accurately document nonconforming material and prepare NCMR data for MRB review and disposition.
• Accurately and legibly fill out pertinent documentation, for example work orders/job travelers, inspection reports, corrective action database, etc.
• Log completed jobs in ERP system and complete appropriate paperwork (control tags, job traveler, etc.) and moving product to the next stage for processing.
• Prepare completed products and data for shipments.
• Accurately update and maintain product and data inventory.
• Assess customer returned material (RMA) and provide feedback to management for proper disposition.
• Address inspection status questions or inquiries from sales or customers.
• Carry out duties in a safe and responsible manner and abide by safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High School Degree or General Education Degree; or 2-3 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of aerospace, manufacturing, or test laboratory experience as an inspector.
• Knowledge in the requirements of the Military specification for EEE products and Hi-Reliability products highly desired.
• Knowledge in ISO9001, AS9120 standards highly desired.

Physical Demands/ Work Environment: 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to sit 4-6 hours a day.
• Must be able to inspect products under 10X to 20X microscope magnification on a daily basis.

AllClear is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.